BREWERS Thwaites are helping to light up the town this autumn after donating £1,000 to the Illuminations fund.

Thwaites, of Blackburn, are the first major brewers to support the lights fund and managing director Paul Baker said: "We have very strong links with Blackpool and we believe it is essential for all commercial enterprises to join with the council and support the Illuminations fund. We are very happy to lead the way."

Above, Mike Williams of Thwaites, presents the cheque to the Mayor, Coun Granville Heap, watched by Mike Sugden, manager of the Stanley Arms, Blackpool.